CURRICULUM POLICY
Rationale
To provide an adult education that reflects and is responsive to the needs of our learners.
Purposes
1. To provide for the needs of adult individual students
2. To provide an education in Theology, Scripture, Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, Human Development and Leadership.
3. To provide an education that is non-discriminatory.
4. To assist in the spiritual development of students.
5. To provide help for those with special needs.
6. To reflect and honour the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Guidelines
1. The curriculum will fulfil the aims of the Mission Statement and will reflect the Christian value of respecting the dignity of each individual.
2. Religious Education, Theology, Scripture, Human Development and Catholic Leadership will be a core part of the curriculum at all levels.
3. The curriculum will cater for the diversity of students: gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation and Tertiary Students with Disabilities, including ESOL.
4. The curriculum will provide opportunities for activities that assist the moral, social and spiritual development of learners.
5. The curriculum will provide for special needs students. Within financial and staffing allowances, options include: tutorials, individual help, study skills programmes, and reader/writer facilities.
6. The curriculum will reflect the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in its content and in its delivery, including assessment, where it is applicable.
Conclusion
We recognise and respect the diversity and richness of individuals, and their rights and needs to be given a balanced curriculum which will further enhance their learning and development.